Tenancy Pro Bono Opportunities with VLJ

This page includes tenancy-related pro bono opportunities at VLJ and allows you to review and search for an opportunity that’s right for you. You can also use the search bar to the right to search opportunities using keywords.

  1. Start by sending an email to aoliver@vljnj.org, indicating which case(s) you are interested in reviewing.

  2. VLJ staff will then email you conflict information. If conflicts clear, you will be emailed the client’s casefile and provided the contact information for a VLJ staff attorney who you can reach out to with questions.

  3. We ask that you quickly review the file and then reach out to the client to introduce yourself and discuss the case.

  4. Throughout the case, VLJ staff attorneys provide mentorship. VLJ is also able to provide assistance with e-signature collection, meeting space (virtual via Zoom or in-person in downtown Newark), templates, and more.

  5. At the conclusion of the case, VLJ’s asks that you submit a Case Closure Form to report the case outcome and your pro bono time for Madden purposes.

The reality is, eviction both leads to and keeps families in poverty.
Please consider providing pro bono legal assistance to a VLJ client TODAY!

TB22E-1005288

Facts: TB is a single mother who lives in East Orange. Her landlord has sent her varying letters threatening eviction for baseless grounds and filed an eviction action against her in May 2022, seeking costs for damages and late fees. 

 Defense: TB has several defenses which are outlined in a letter submitted to the Court and also included in her TCIS, including notice deficiency, and impermissible charges and fees. 

 Documents Received: Varying Notices to Cease & quit, Complaint and attached paperwork, lease agreement, Tenant Case Information Statement (TCIS), letter to Court, letter to landlord's attorney.

Action to be Taken: TB needs an attorney to defend her against the landlord's baseless claims and ensure the eviction matter is dismissed. The attorney could potentially work to negotiate terms for her to move out peacefully.

 Upcoming Court Date: There are no dates yet.

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